Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Telluride owner's manual (LQ2) on Kia's owner's manual site, read November 4, 2026. I means inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R means replace or change.

Kia says it is normal for the engine to use some oil, so check the level regularly, and never add additives to the engine oil. The 8,000-mile interval assumes the recommended oil specification; with other oil, Kia says to follow the severe usage schedule. For grade and capacity, see our Telluride oil type and capacity guide.

Telluride replacement intervals

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Telluride owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. Where both miles and months are shown, service is due at whichever comes first.

When adding coolant, Kia says to use only deionized or soft water and never to mix hard water into the factory coolant. It also says the transmission fluid, rear differential oil and transfer case oil should be changed as a precaution if the Telluride has been in a flooded area or submerged in water. Our team handles oil changes, cabin air filters, coolant service and transmission service.

Telluride inspection intervals

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Telluride owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. The chart runs to 96,000 miles (144 months).

Kia's drive belt inspection covers the alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt, plus the belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley. Kia also recommends periodic inspection of the fuel filter at scheduled maintenance, though it does not normally need service. Towing with your Telluride? See our Telluride towing guide.

Severe usage schedule

The 2027 Telluride manual says to follow its severe usage schedule if any of these conditions apply:

From the maintenance under severe usage conditions table of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. Each item applies only under the driving conditions the manual lists for it.

Conditions in the manual: repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperatures or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperatures; extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances; rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-treated roads; areas that use salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; extremely dusty conditions; heavy traffic; frequent uphill, downhill or mountain roads; towing or camping, and driving with cargo loaded on the roof; patrol car, taxi or other commercial use; frequent high speeds or rapid acceleration and deceleration; frequent stop-and-go traffic. Kia also recommends the severe schedule after 10 years or 100,000 miles (150,000 km).

The Telluride may have an Oil Life Management System that predicts oil life from your driving and can show an alert before the normal interval. Kia says to reset the remaining oil life whenever the oil is changed.

Michigan City Kia service hours

From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.